Audi A3 2013 vs Audi S3 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 300 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 5.3 seconds | |
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Audi S3 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A3 engine produces 120 HP less power than Audi S3, whereas torque is 130 NM less than Audi S3. Due to the lower power, Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 7.0 | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A3 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi S3, which means that by driving the Audi A3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| Audi A3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.46 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.39 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A3 is 1 cm shorter than the Audi S3, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi A3 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 425 litres | 390 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
880 litres | no data | |
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Audi A3 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Audi A3 has 35 litres more trunk space than the Audi S3. The Audi S3 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`820 | 1`980 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 13 200 | 24 200 | |
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